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Newham

American

[noo-uhm, nyoo-] / ˈnu əm, ˈnyu- /

noun

a borough of Greater London, England.

Newham British

/ ˈnjuːəm /

noun

a borough of E Greater London, on the River Thames: established in 1965. Pop: 250 600 (2003 est). Area: 36 sq km (14 sq miles)

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The 14-mile network will stretch from Lee Valley Regional Park south towards the Thames through the boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Haringey and Newham.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The 35-year-old from Newham had suffered from symptoms of endometriosis since she was 14 but was not formally diagnosed until 2017.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

It specifically prioritises accepting students from low-income households, with the majority of pupils from Newham, Tower Hamlets and Hackney.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Taking place over the last couple of months, the team has been searching and identifying species at both known and potential river sites in boroughs such as Newham, Richmond upon Thames and Barnet.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

I took a house for her in Newham where I could go and visit her.

From Nightfall by Pryde, Anthony

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